PLEASE HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN DAN’S LIFE
On Sunday, September 4, 2011, at the age of 29, Daniel Short suffered a major heart attack triggered by an intestinal infection. After a week in the ICU, a heart catheterization, stints and a temporary balloon pump being inserted, it was determined that Dan’s heart was not going to improve and heal.
The following Sunday, September 11th, Dan had open heart surgery to implant an LVAD – Left Ventricular Assist Device – which is an artificial heart. Days following the surgery while in the Cardio Thoracic ICU, Dan experienced multiple arrhythmias. These arrhythmias could have been fatal for a healthy person, but because Dan had an artificial heart, he was able to sustain these episodes. A defibrillator was also placed in Dan and after five weeks he was able to leave the hospital. He is currently at home, attached to the device that is helping his heart beat until he can receive a new heart.
Guestbook
December 21, 2011
Hi Dan,
You and your family are continually in our thoughts and prayers. "For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." Mt. 18:20 May God Bless.
Tim and Peggie Watson, Pittsburgh, PA
December 21, 2011
HiDan.I'm sending my "BUDDIE"to sit on your right shoulder(That the name of my angel)I went down on Sept 6th 2009 while skiing in a waterski Tournament.She got methru it and she will do the same for you.cuontdocks or set Rege Mahoney
Rege Mahoney.Pittsburgh,Pa
December 10, 2011
Dan, I'm sending a donation and several prayers. If need blood, I'll donate some in your name. Wishing you well.
Phil Nardozzi Pittsburgh
